Housing Housing crisis deterring employers from hiring overseas workersThe number of work permits being issued has dropped sharply over shortage of housing while multinationals are largely hiring people already in the country
Economy Manufacturing ‘main drag’ on Ireland’s private sector in June – AIBNew data released by the bank has shown the services sector recorded “marked” growth last month following a spike in recruitment
funding Irish start-up Recruitroo secures €1m in investment Firm has also announced the appointment of Andreea Wade, founder and former chief executive of Dublin-based Opening.IO, as its new chairwoman
Artificial Intelligence A quarter of Irish workers fear AI will replace their job, study showsResearch by FRS Recruitment found that 4 in 10 employers expect artificial intelligence (AI) to impact their jobs
Retail It’s official – Ireland has hit peak Penneys The popular clothing retailer now has stores in 20 counties and is looking to evolve, update and refurbish them rather than open more
Employment Eight in ten businesses have difficulty finding talent – report Irish employers remain determined to hire
Commercial Property Ask the recruitment doctor: is there a gender gap between skills potential and actual experience?Property recruitment specialist Avril Clare offers advice for one reader unsure about applying for a senior role when the (female) candidate does not meet all the requirements advertised
Tech Irish companies reap staff benefit of Big Tech job cuts Indigenous Irish firms such as IP Telecom that had faced recruitment difficulties are now attracting talent laid off by major competitors
Jobs Staff in Ireland at risk after recruitment giant Indeed announces 2,200 job cuts The recruitment firm employs 1,400 people in Ireland
Jobs Excel Recruitment to create 100 jobs New roles at recruitment firm follow opening of Dublin office and recent addition of an office in Belfast
Construction Warning Irish infrastructure could be delayed as engineering firms search for staffBusinesses are now looking at hybrid working where possible to attract people from overseas
Hospitality Salaries for head chefs in Ireland rise up to €90,000 amid 'dire’ staff shortagesResearch from Excel Recruitment has found that salaries in the hotel and catering industry are increasing due to staff shortages
Companies Irish recruitment firm AA Euro Group opens five new offices across Europe Firm’s new locations bring the total number of offices to 14 across 11 countries
This Working Life A clear vision is vital to success on a complex talent playing fieldCovid left the world of work in a state of flux, but now is a good time for job seekers, employers and recruiters to reassess their ambitions and expectations
Work Charity Inspire pushed to overhaul salary scale in effort to plug staff shortagesIn its efforts to try attracting and retain workers, the group made the change in April
Companies Profit Indeed: Revenues at Irish arm of job listings giant topped €1bn last yearEmployment and recruitment firm, which subsequently implemented a hiring freeze, enjoyed its strongest year in Ireland to date
Legal Ian Guider: Bitter dispute between IDA and ConnectIreland needs to end nowAs serious claims emerge from arbitration hearings, a full independent investigation of what went wrong between the two parties is essential
Health Up to 1,000 homecare workers to be recruited from outside EUGovernment boosts budget from €600 million to €700 million to ease staff shortages in homecare sector and reduce waiting list
This Working Life Businesses shouldn’t resign themselves to high employee churn ratesBefore deciding not to attempt to retain talent, employers should be aware of all the possible costs of replacing that person
